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KMID : 1023420130130030339
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2013 Volume.13 No. 3 p.339 ~ p.346
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A Study on Oral Behavior and Missing Teeth of Some Workers
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Bae Ji-Young
Jung Gi-Ok
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Abstract
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This study conducted questionnaire survey with 268 workers in Ulsan city to examine influencing factors about Oral behavior and Missing teeth of some workers. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 program. The analysis results are as follows. 1. Oral health awareness was highest in thirties (p＜0.01). For oral health sensitivity, female was higher than male (p＜0.01). The lower the age was (p＜0.05) and the higher the academic background was, there was statistically significant difference (p＜0.01). 2. The lower the age was (p＜0.001) and the higher the academic background was, the number of daily tooth brushing was more (p＜0.001) and there was statistically significant difference. 3. The more the number of daily tooth brushing was, portion of Missing teeth was low (p＜0.01). When oral hygiene devices such as interdental brush, dental floss etc. were used, portion of Missing teeth was low (p＜0.01). When dental visit for prevention was made, portion of Missing teeth was low (p＜0.05). In case of periodontal disease, portion of Missing teeth was high so that there was statistically significant difference (p＜0.01). 4. There was positive relationship according to oral health awareness and oral health sensitivity, oral health status. The oral health status and Missing teeth had a negative effect relationship. Relationship between number of Tooth brushing and Missing teeth showed negative one. In summary, oral health education is needed to increase the motivation of industrial workers to control their basic dental disease.
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KEYWORD
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Missing teeth, Oral behaviors, Workers
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